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Venofer injectionVenoferGeneric Name: iron sucrose (injection) (EYE urn SOO krose)Brand Names: VenoferWhat is iron sucrose injection?Iron sucrose is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.Iron sucrose injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease. It is usually given with anoth...

VenoferVenofer Generic Name: Iron Sucrose (iron SOO-krose)Brand Name: VenoferVenofer is used for:Treating iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis who are also receiving erythropoietin therapy.Venofer is elemental iron as an injection. It replenishes body iron stores in patients with iron deficiency.Do NOT use Venofer if:you are allergic to any ingredi...

VentavisVentavisGeneric Name: iloprost (ill O prost)Brand Names: VentavisWhat is iloprost inhalation?Iloprost is an synthetic prostacyclin. It works by opening blood vessels in the lungs.Iloprost is used as an inhalant to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.Iloprost inhalation may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important info...

VentavisVentavisGeneric Name: iloprost (Inhalation route)EYE-loe-prostCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.VentavisAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: VasodilatorPharmacologic Class: ProstaglandinUses For VentavisIloprost is used to treat the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. This is the high blood pressure that occurs in the main artery that carr...

VentavisVentavis Generic Name: Iloprost (EYE-loe-prost)Brand Name: VentavisVentavis is used for:Treating high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).Ventavis is a form of prostacyclin. It is similar to a chemical in the body that widens (dilates) blood vessels, such as those in the arteries or lungs. Widening the blo...

Ventolin AerosolVentolin AerosolGeneric Name: Albuterol (al-BUE-ter-ol)Brand Name: Examples include Proventil and VentolinVentolin Aerosol is used for:Treating or preventing breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases. It may be used to prevent breathing problems caused by exercise. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Ventolin...

Ventolin HFA AerosolVentolin HFA AerosolGeneric Name: Albuterol (al-BUE-ter-ol)Brand Name: Ventolin HFAVentolin HFA Aerosol is used for:Treating or preventing breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases. It may be used to prevent breathing problems caused by exercise. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Ventolin HFA Aerosol is a s...

Ventolin HFA AerosolVentolin HFA AerosolGeneric Name: Albuterol (al-BUE-ter-ol)Brand Name: Ventolin HFAVentolin HFA Aerosol is used for:Treating or preventing breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases. It may be used to prevent breathing problems caused by exercise. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Ventolin HFA Aerosol is a s...